HHS OCR report · 2022
Avamere Health Services, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Avamere Health Services, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 229,460
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Avamere Health Services, reported that its network provider experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 229,460 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and medication data. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Upon discovering the breach, the BA provided compliment...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Avamere Health Services, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 229,460 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Avamere Health Services, LLC legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Avamere Health Services, LLC.